Manchester City Council
Job Description
Lunchtime Organiser
Education/School Based Staff
The post holder reports to the Senior Lunchtime Organiser, other main contacts are the Head Teacher, Assistant Head and pupils.
Purpose
Supervision of the pupils in the dining area/s and elsewhere as required by the
Headteacher.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. To communicate with the pupils in their care.
2. To engage with pupils in purposeful play by organising play activities.
3. To supervise pupils in the dining area/s and elsewhere as required by the Principal.
4. To help create an atmosphere so that the meal and lunchtime recreation is a pleasant experience for pupils and staff.
5. Taking pupils who have minor accidents or are unwell to the Senior Lunchtime Organiser, for first aid where necessary, and if first aid is not necessary, comforting and reassuring them.
6. To report more serious accidents to the Senior Lunchtime Organiser.
7. To accompany sick or injured pupils home or to hospital, in a taxi or other transport provided.
8. Where the need arises, for instance with young children, or children with special needs, attending to their physical needs such as hand washing, feeding and toileting.
Where the postholder is disabled every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the job. If however, a certain task proves to be unachievable job redesign will be pursued.
Manchester City Council
Person Specification
Lunchtime organiser
To demonstrate an interest and involvement in working with children and young people
The ability to understand as well as supervise children and young people
Ability to engage with children in purposeful play
Ability to respond to every day situations
Ability to communicate with others
To be available for work during school holidays if required (unless on annual leave).
Personal Styles and Behaviours
Willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced check for regulated activity under the Disclosure and Barring Scheme
Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships
Personal commitment to excellence in service delivery
Desire to pursue own personal development and to undertake training as required including a willingness to undertake a paediatric first aid course
Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to required time scales and quality standards
Discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues
To carry out all duties with full regard to the City Council Equal Opportunities Policy